Myofascial release Flashcards
(19 cards)
Connective tissue is made of
Collegen
elastin
ground substance
Collegen provides support, strength, stabilisation and definition (TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE
Elastin provides dynamic flexibility + Absorbs tensile forces
TRUE
What are the two layers of fascia..
Superficial (thin elastic fibres)
Deep- separate muscle/ organs
Perimysium wraps..
A) Fascicle
B) muscle fibre
C) blood vesicle
A) Fascicle
Endomysium is between
between every individual muscle fibre.
Fascia gets tight after trama, TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Collegen becomes dense and fibrosis when trauma occurs.. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Fascial adhesions cause…
Limited stretching Reduced ROM Pain Movement imbalance Blood flow restriction
Trigger points consist off
Muscle knots
Fascial adhesions
Effects of MFR
Increased ROM Performance maintenance Reduced DOMS (48h)
ROM has seen to be improved by .... using MFR.. A)0% B)0-15% C)15-20% D)20-22%
B)0-15%
ROMS improvements were seen for.. A)<2wks B)>2wks C) >3wks D)<4wks
B)>2wks
Force applied in MRF .. A) 200-400n B) 10-30n C) 30-200n D)50-160n
C) 30-200n
Thixotherapy is..
Application of heat/kinetic energy
Fascia more fluid/ supple
Pizoelectricity is…
microscopic electrical charge in collegen with KE= fascia supple.
Rehydration helps MRF by…
Redistributing the interstitial fluid and increasing flexibility
How long do you have per set? A) 15-90sec B)8 sec C)1min D) 2 mins
A)15-90s
how many sets? A)1-7 B) 1-3 C)3-6 D) 8-9
B)1-3